An explosion occurred overnight at the Ethiopian army’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, according to diplomatic and security sources. The blast happened between midnight and 1:00am local time in the Tor Hayloch area, but the nature of the explosion, responsibility, and casualties remain unknown. This comes amid heavy fighting between Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) since September 23, raising fears of a return to civil war. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to be sworn in for a new term on Monday, facing conflict on multiple fronts as several armed groups have formed an alliance against him.
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